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• Protection and safety devices on the machine may
not be removed or made useless.
• Check electrical connection leads. Do not use any
faulty connection leads.
• Before putting into operation check the correct
function of the two-hand control.
• Operating personnel must be at least 18 years of
age. Trainees must be at least 16 years of age, but
may only operate the machine under adult super-
vision.
• Children may not work with this device
• Wear work and safety gloves, safety goggles,
close-fitting work clothes, and hearing protection
(PPE) while working.
•
Caution when working: There is a danger to fingers
and hands from the splitting tool.
• Before starting any conversion, setting, cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, always switch off the
machine and disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
• Connections, repairs, or servicing work on the
electrical equipment may only be carried out by an
electrician.
• All protection and safety devices must be replaced
after completing repair and maintenance proce-
dures.
• When leaving the work place, switch off the ma-
chine and disconnect the plug from the power sup-
ply.
•
Removing or working without guards is prohib-
ited.
• When splitting, the properties of the wood (e.g.
growths, trunk slices of irregular shape, etc.) can
result in hazards such as ejecting parts, splitter
blocking, and crushing.
6. Additional safety instructions
• The log splitter may only be operated by one per-
son.
• Never split logs containing nails, wire, or other for-
eign objects.
• Already split wood and wood chips can be danger-
ous. You can stumble, slip or fall down. Keep the
working area tidy.
• While the machine is switched on, never put your
hands on moving parts of the machine.
• Only split logs with a maximum length of 37 cm.
m
WARNING!
This electric tool generates an elec-
tromagnetic field during operation. This field can im
-
pair active or passive medical implants under cer-
tain conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious
or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operat-
ing the electric tool.
All persons who use and service the equipment have
to be acquainted with this manual and must be in-
formed about the equipment’s potential hazards. It
is also imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies
for the general rules of health and safety at work.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
• The hydraulic log splitter is only suitable for hori-
zontal operation. Wood may only be split while hori-
zontal and in the direction of the grain. Dimensions
of wood to be split: maximal 37 cm.
• Never split wood against the grain or while in an
upright position.
• The manufacturer’s safety, operation and main-
tenance instructions as well as the technical data
given in the calibrations and dimensions must be
adhered to.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be adhered to.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been informed about the dan-
gers. Unauthorized modifications of the machine
exclude a liability of the manufacturer for damages
resulting from the modifications.
• Any other use is considered to be not intended. The
manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting
damages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
• Keep work area clean and free of obstacles.
•
Operate the unit only on a flat and firm surface.
• Check the proper function of the splitter before
each start-up.
• Operate only in areas with a maximum altitude of
1000 m above sea level.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
5. Safety notes
m
WARNING: When you use electric machines,
always observe the following safety instructions
in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injuries.
Please read all the instructions before you work
with this machine.
• Observe all safety notes and warnings attached to
the machine.
• See to it that safety instructions and warnings at-
tached to the machine are always complete and
perfectly legible.
